KIP Spring 2027 - Federal Policy Intern - Pacific Legal Foundation

Stand Together • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Policy Intern will work with Pacific Legal Foundation’s Federal Legal Policy team to develop and execute strategies for federal legislative and executive reforms intended to expand individual liberty and reform unconstitutional regulatory agencies. The internship offers varied experience, including reviewing and summarizing legislation and executive and agency actions; preparing briefing materials for meetings with executive and legislative branch officials; attending coalition events, Hill meetings, and related advocacy efforts; and writing blog posts and opinion pieces about PLF’s federal policy work. The position requires in-person presence at PLF’s Arlington (Clarendon) office.

The role is part of the Koch Internship Program, a paid experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that includes professional development, leadership training, and work experience at nonprofit organizations. Participants must attend all online and on-site KIP programming. The posting describes stipends of $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week at the partner organization, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• Be a college junior, senior, graduate student, law student, or recent graduate.
• Have knowledge of the principles of liberty and an interest in advancing them.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Enjoy problem solving.
• Be geographically located in and authorized to work in the United States throughout the program.
• Be present in person at PLF’s Arlington (Clarendon) office.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in the liberty movement and professional skills, to be included in the résumé.
• A writing sample may be requested from applicants selected for an interview.
• A semester schedule may be requested from applicants selected for an interview if they are taking classes during the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Read and summarize important legislation and executive and agency actions.
• Develop briefing materials for meetings with executive and legislative branch officials.
• Attend coalition events, Hill meetings, and other related advocacy efforts.
• Write blog posts and opinion pieces relating to PLF’s core federal work.
• Attend all online and on-site Koch Internship Program programming.

Benefits

• Paid stipend: $7,500 for full-time participants working approximately 32 hours per week, or $5,500 for part-time participants working approximately 24 hours per week.
• Professional development, leadership training, and meaningful work experience through the Koch Internship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed